Michael Klim, a former Australian Olympic swimmer, was diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder called chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) in 2020. CIDP is an autoimmune disease that attacks the myelin sheaths insulating and protecting the nerves, and has no cure. The disease has debilitating effects, including muscle wastage in his legs, sensory loss in his feet, and a struggle to perform everyday functions such as walking and even standing for long periods. Klims life in his home in Bali now centers around daily routines of treatment and rehab. He struggles to play with his kids, has stepped away from business interests, and even trips to the shops are a marathon effort. Klim may end up in a wheelchair due to the disease. Despite the challenges, Klim is trying to make the most of his situation and has a great support crew, including his family and partner Michelle. He is focusing on the things he can do rather than the things he cant. Klim is also raising awareness of CIDP and other neural conditions through the Brainwave Klim Swim Challenge, with childrens charity Brainwave Australia as the chief beneficiary.